In the long-term industry will have to find substitutes for fossil fuels as supplies diminish and costs rise: so what is a sustainable resource for synthesis of conventional plastics? At Green Polymer Chemistry 2012 in Cologne, Germany, AMI brought together experts from agriculture, chemical engineering, biotechnology, the polymer industry and sustainability managers from brand owners and the automotive sector to hear all the angles on this topic.
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits, IIS in Erlangen have designed a compact, innovative metering unit that can be fixed onto a power cable similar to a laundry peg without even the need of load disconnection. This metering unit will enable users to quantify their energy consumption and thus improve energy efficiency. The new unit will be exhibited at the Sensor+Test 2012 trade fair in Nuremberg from 22 to 24 May.
By G.P. Thomas
17 May 2012
Granite Construction Incorporated recently joined the Sustainability Infrastructure Advisory Board (SIAB) at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) to help develop and promote a rating system to measure the sustainability of infrastructure projects nationwide.
The Environment Agency and Waterwise are sending a strong message at the sixth Water Efficiency Awards that businesses saving water save money. The awards is a biennial competition celebrating the achievements of private, public and third sector organizations in rendering UK highly water efficient. Some of the award categories include landscape and gardening, innovation, community-led initiative, industry and business and more.
By G.P. Thomas
16 May 2012
On April 30th the Bill Jacobs Auto Group ushered in a new age of re-fuelling a vehicle when they opened up their brand-new vehicle solar charging station in Joliet, IL.
At the Global Adaptation Institute (GAIN)’s 2012 Annual Meeting & Scientific Convening, the main topic was the necessity to adapt to global climate change, which needs realistic solutions and a significant involvement from the private sector.
By Nick Gilbert
16 May 2012
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction regulation has been declared by the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines. This regulation will enable the implementation and exploitation of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in British Columbia.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 May 2012
Active House USA, a customized sustainable home is being constructed in Webster Groves, Colorado, by integrating the best green home building practices of the United States and Europe.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 May 2012
Buildings are constructed more eco-friendly by incorporating innovative smart technologies, such as automation systems. Neetha Jayath, Senior Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, has planned to brief and analyze about the automation systems for buildings in a conference through web on May 24, 2012 at 3:00p.m.
By Nick Gilbert
16 May 2012
The Artcraft Company has installed a new solar powered system to power its facility in North Attleboro, MA.
By Nick Gilbert
16 May 2012
Boxman Studios, a brand specialist which uses modified shipping containers for immersive branding, has joined hands with Action Marketing, an innovative agency based in Boulder, Colorado, to commence the Ford "Go Further" Tour this week.
By Nick Gilbert
16 May 2012
SC Johnson, a global provider of household cleaning, air care, and home storage products, has held its eighth annual employee Recycling Program to celebrate Earth Day.
By G.P. Thomas
16 May 2012
The EU has introduced new air pollutant emission targets. Compliance to meet these targets requires models that combine data about climate change and air quality.
By G.P. Thomas
16 May 2012
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has released a practical guide for developing green products and services. The new report provides the method to assess the impact of services and products on the environment.
By G.P. Thomas
16 May 2012
HyperSolar has reported that the company’s latest advancements will enable its nanotechnology process to produce renewable and zero-carbon hydrogen fuel from almost any type of water source.
By G.P. Thomas
16 May 2012